Table 3.
Number and type of medications observed to be recommended by GP for skin problem (in order of frequency)
| Code | Frequency | %a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emollient/barrier preparation/soap substitute | 15 | 29.4 | |
| Cream | 6 | ||
| Ointment | 2 | ||
| Wash | 2 | ||
| Gel | 1 | ||
| Unclear | 4 | ||
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| Topical corticosteroid (TCS)/compound TCS-antimicrobials | 14 | 27.5 | |
| BNF potency of TCS | Mild | 5 | |
| Moderate | 5 | ||
| Potent | 1 | ||
| Very potent | 1 | ||
| Unclear | 2 | ||
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| Topical anti-infectives including antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and parasitical | 5 | 9.8 | |
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| Topical antiseptics | 5 | 9.8 | |
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| Oral antibiotic | 4 | 7.8 | |
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| Oral analgesia | 3 | 5.9 | |
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| Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritic | 1 | 2.0 | |
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| Topical preparations for acne/rosacea | 1 | 2.0 | |
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| Topical preparations for warts/calluses | 1 | 2.0 | |
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| Topical preparations for scalp conditions | 1 | 2.0 | |
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| Unclear | 1 | 2.0 | |
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| Total number of medications | 51 | 100 | |
a
% column may not sum to 100 because of rounding. BNF = British National Formulary.